Instructional Technologist

Organization
The University of Oklahoma's K20 Center is an educational research and outreach center and is known for innovation. This position will serve its latest K20 Center's GEAR UP for LIFE (LIFE) program awarded in the fall of 2023 which seeks to empower students from underserved communities, providing them with resources, mentorship, and academic support to enhance their readiness for post-secondary education. Join K20's LIFE team and help to foster student success, elevate aspirations, and promote college and career readiness to create a brighter future for the cohort youth. The Instructional Technologist will use evidence-based practices to craft, deliver, and support technological innovation across curriculum for students, professional learning experiences for educators, and college and career readiness activities for all stakeholders. This professional will work collaboratively with subject matter experts, K20 Center staff, and school partners to identify technologies that enhance learning on campus, online, and through hybrid means of delivery using learner-centered instructional practices that foster higher-order thinking through real-world connections and substantive conversations that increase the depth of knowledge. The Instructional Technologist will develop and implement professional learning and sustained improvement on the use of instructional technology through a variety of applications and across a variety of positions. Educational Technology Supporting educational technology, this role involves providing advanced Learning Management System (LMS) support, evaluating academic tools, integrating e-learning into curriculum, and creating accessible learning modules and resources.  Learning Management System Proficiency: Assists with the design, development, and administration of the Learning Management System, script and/or source code to support applications, and web development and website maintenance, as necessary. Troubleshoots and assists with technical issues related to the LMS's use within instructional design or instructional technology. Provides support to learning facilitators, learners, and project staff. Serves as initial escalation point with LMS partner. Academic Technology Assessment: Identifies technologies that enhance learning in person, online, and through hybrid means of delivery. Performs initial research & development, assisting with tool discovery and understanding. Research and reporting of market trends. Curriculum Integration: Works with staff to incorporate effective e-learning tools into curriculum and develops web-based information resources that enable stakeholders to use educational technologies effectively. Reporting: Generates activity reports as well as coordinating and documenting projects eLearning Design The incumbent will design, develop, and maintain online learning resources by: Applying the components of effective eLearning instructional design and learner motivation; Understanding how interactivity affects online learning. Evaluates and recommends academic technology tools. Works with staff to incorporate effective e-learning tools into curriculum and develops web-based information resources that enable stakeholders to use educational technologies effectively. Employs a variety of learning methods and emerging technologies to reach learning outcomes to engage the remote learner. Ensuring that instructional experiences are learner-centered to foster higher-order thinking through real-world connections and substantive communications that result in an increase in the depth of knowledge. Applying the principles of effective eLearning design and navigation. Working with Subject Matter Expert(s), the incumbent will craft asynchronous performance-based assessment to determine the participants mastery of learning.Evaluating eLearning programs and making recommendations for improvements. The incumbent will review existing eLearning content and make recommendations for improvement. Troubleshoots and assists with technical issues related to instructional design or instructional technology. Evidence-Based Practice The incumbent will conduct a needs assessment to understand the need and based on that learning topic will conduct literature reviews of theory and evidence-based practices: Determining the nature and extent of the information needed, selecting the most appropriate investigative methods or information retrieval systems, and evaluating information and its sources critically.Preparing an annotated bibliography of selected sources that summarizes the central theme and scope of a book or article; and Producing a summary and explanation of the complete and current state of knowledge on a selected topic (e.g. instructional approach) as found in academic books and journal articles.  Instructional Design The incumbent will engage in instructional design by: Utilizing a literature review and selected standards will craft meaningful learning outcomes. Selecting the appropriate instructional approach (in person, hybrid, or online) to fully realize the learning objectives. Plans and designs learning experiences that use instructional content that meets the diversity of the learners. Designing lessons, professional development workshops, and standardized-based learning experiences that reflect evidence-based learning theories in order to address the needs of students, teachers, parents, and/or other stakeholders. Using a collaborative approach with stakeholders to plan and design learning activities, standards-based lessons, professional development workshops, and/or other learning experiences which use a learner-centered instructional approach that meets the needs of a diverse group of learners in meeting the measurable learning objectives. Employing a variety of learning methods and emerging technologies to reach learning outcomes.9Identifying appropriate evaluation techniques and applying them to measure the impact of the learning experience. Publishing high-quality resources to K20's LEARN repository.  Professional Learning Facilitation The incumbent will design, organize, and support/deliver eLearning professional learning opportunities in support of college readiness services schools have identified within their site-based action plan. This professional will play a key role in enhancing the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of the project stakeholders so they can implement the project services with a high level of fidelity. Key responsibilities include:  Facilitation and Instruction: Facilitates and delivers engaging eLearning professional learning sessions, workshops, and seminars that fully address the instructional learning goals. Utilize various instructional methods and adult learning principles to cater to diverse learning styles. Technology Integration: Utilize instructional technology tools to support online and blended learning opportunities. Stay current with e-learning trends and best practices. Communication and Promotion: Promote professional learning opportunities to employees and encourage participation. Use various communication channels to raise awareness and generate interest in the sponsored project's offerings.  Project Management The incumbent will manage projects by: Identifying, planning, and implementing instructional projects that address an identified need.Coordinating with K20 Center stakeholders (e.g., project director, peer collaborator, Instructional Technologist, etc.) to manage the various components of the instructional project.Coordinating with Art and Writing teams to incorporate their expertise into the appropriate stage of an instructional project. Reporting on instructional project outcomes and using feedback to drive future improvements, and using K20 selected platforms (Jira, LEARN) and processes to support stakeholder communication and cross-team collaboration.  Editor The incumbent will support the publication of only the highest-quality resources by serving as a peer editor for lessons and: Reviewing instructional approach, content, and activities to ensure that they align with K20's theoretical framework and practices. Collaborating with curriculum writers to ensure that the included resources are easy to understand and use by the intended audience.Approving final versions submitted by contributors to be published in the K20 LEARN repository.  Participant Management To support communication with project sponsors, the incumbent will document participant management using a sponsored research participant management system (TREK). 
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Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND: 12 months working in instructional design and/or instructional technology Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 60 months of related experience. Skills : Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives. Active Listening Skills Attention to Detail Creative & Analytic Problem-Solving Skills Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information Effective Writing Skills eLearning Design Skills Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines How to Organize Information for the Learner Instructional Design Processes Instructional Theories Knowledge of instructional theories and design processes Strong Visualization Skills Technology Skills  Certifications : None Advertised Physical Requirements: Must be able to communicate and engage in repetitive motion Departmental Preferences: Either completed or is enrolled in an instructional design master's degree/program. 36 months of instructional design experience or teaching experience. Experience or training in the development of eLearning resources.  Supervision: No Supervisory Duties Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit  .
Diversity Statement: The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community by recognizing each person's unique contributions, background, and perspectives. The University of Oklahoma strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional support for all, recognizing that fostering an inclusive environment for all is vital in the pursuit of academic and inclusive excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.
Organization: Ctr For Educational & Commun.
Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Mar 8, 2024